Physical Therapist - Anderson Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Cincinnati is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join the Anderson Hospital team. The role involves initial and ongoing assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering direct therapy across inpatients and outpatients in a hospital setting.

You will work days to afternoons, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document progress in the electronic medical record, and uphold our standards of safety and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days)
• 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops an appropriate treatment plan with goals
• Performs daily direct therapy according to the plan of care
• Maintains accurate patient records in the EMR
• Provides patient/family instruction and coordinates care with the team
• Supervises therapy assistants as applicable
• Maintains productivity while upholding quality and safety standards

Skills

Age-specific care

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Physical Therapist license (state)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Mercy Health

Intro paragraph

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

P hysical Therapist - Anderson Hospital

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist completes initial assessments, ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through the use of their educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals.
• Responsible for ongoing assessment, efficiency of treatment plan and revisions of plan as needed.
• Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient's plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy . Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress. Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient's electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording. This will include all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements.
• Supervises the physical therapist assistant's treatment interventions and professional growth.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

None

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Experience:

2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Training:

None

Mercury Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Physical Therapy - Anderson

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